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Kidd Trade Talk Premature Because of Injury

Sep 30, 2004 12:07 PM EST

Jason Kidd underwent significant knee surgery in the offseason and NBA GM's do not overlook that fact. Kidd is in his 30s now and may not be that same player that led the Nets to the Finals two consecutive seasons.

And for this reason no trade involving Kidd is imminent, as GM's will want to see how he has recovered from the surgery in actual play before giving up a few quality players and/or draft picks for Kidd and his massive contract.

Via The Bergen Record

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Don't Write Nets Off Yet Says Frank

Sep 30, 2004 6:36 AM EST

While most may consider the Nets to be in the midst of a rebuilding effort after losing the likes of Kenyon Martin, Kerry Kittles and Lucious Harris amongst others with little coming back in return, do not count on Nets coach Lawrence Frank to have anything to do with it.

"I read and hear what's said, (but) we are not rebuilding -- once you rebuild, it's an excuse to lose," Frank said yesterday in his pre-camp meeting with reporters.

"Everyone is criticizing our talent. But what is talent? Every team has physical talent. Being a good teammate, understanding your role, competing every single night, taking good shots, playing with all your heart, playing through nagging injuries are talents. That's what we have to do. Regardless of expectations and what the roster looks like, we feel if we play Nets' basketball we're going to win games."

Speaking of talent Nets GM Ed Stefanski said the team has hit a wall in talks with Travis Best, who is looking for guaranteed money.

There is also talk of the Nets claiming they have a two-year extension awaiting Frank's signature, but someone close to the coach claims no such offer exists.

Via Newark Star-Ledger

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McHale Denies Kidd Trade

Sep 17, 2004 8:25 PM EST

Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations for the Timberwolves, said there is nothing to a story carried this week in the Journal News of Westchester, N.Y. It reported that the Wolves are involved in a three-team trade and could wind up with Jason Kidd of the Nets and Kurt Thomas of the Knicks in exchange for Wally Szczerbiak, Sam Cassell and Ervin Johnson.

The story said the Knicks would send Thomas to the Nets and end up with Szczerbiak and New Jersey's Aaron Williams. The Knicks would also wind up with the Wolves' Cassell and Johnson.

Kidd, coming off knee surgery, has $90 million left on a $103 million contract he signed last summer.

However, while McHale wouldn't confirm it, other NBA sources report that the Wolves did have a strong interest in a deal for Kidd, but the Nets had no interest in dealing him.

Via Star-Tribune

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Nets Sep 2004 Archive

  • Kidd Trade a Long Shot

    USA Today | Sep 17, 2004

    It will take an amazing offer to get the Nets to part with Kidd.

  • Rod Thorn Close to Signing Extension

    Bergren Record | Sep 16, 2004

    The Nets and Rod Thorn are nearing completion on a three-year contract extension, ending speculation that the team president would leave when his current agreement expires after next season.

  • Rumor: Kidd to TWolves; Knicks Involved?

    The Journal News | Sep 16, 2004

    'The Nets' interest in trading Jason Kidd has moved the Knicks closer to exchanging Kurt Thomas for Wally Szczerbiak, according to several NBA sources.

  • Sprewell and Szczerbiak Being Discussed in Kidd Trade

    Bergen Record | Sep 16, 2004

    The Portland Trail Blazers aren't the only team discussing a Jason Kidd trade, as the Minnesota Timberwolves have thrown their chips at Rod Thorn.

  • Telfair Hoping to Learn from Kidd

    New York Daily News | Sep 16, 2004

    A byproduct of the potential Blazer trade for Jason Kidd, would be the affect it would have upon rookie point guard Sebastian Telfair.

  • Nets Deny Kidd Trade Talks

    New York Times | Sep 16, 2004

    New Jersey is sending mixed signals whether Kidd is staying or leaving

  • Portland Confirms Interest in Kidd

    SportsLine.com | Sep 15, 2004

    Blazer president Steve Patterson has confirmed that they are indeed working on a deal that would send Jason Kidd to the West Coast for forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim.

  • Nets Waive Lucious Harris

    The News-Herald | Sep 15, 2004

    After coming off an 11th season that yielded 6.

  • Blazers Pursue a Deal for Kidd

    SportsLine.com | Sep 14, 2004

    Jason Kidd may soon be returning to the West Coast

  • Nets Looking to Best

    New York Post | Sep 9, 2004

    The New Jersey Nets may be without their star point guard Jason Kidd for a substantial portion of next season.

  • Nets Look to Add Best and Fizer

    The Bergen Record | Sep 3, 2004

    Veteran point guard Travis Best has reemerged as a veteran insurance policy for Jason Kidd, who could be out until late November or early December following left knee surgery.

  • Mourning's Return Remains Uncertain

    New York Times | Sep 3, 2004

    Alonzo Mourning remains fixed on returning to the Nets, but how effective he will be is very uncertain.

  • Mourning Confirms Return to Nets

    AP/FoxSports.com | Sep 2, 2004

    Less than one year after a kidney transplant, seven-time All-Star Alonzo Mourning will attempt another comeback this approaching season with the New Jersey Nets.